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The A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co. consists strictly of volunteers who are always ready to commit their time and life to help both Girard and the surrounding communities. Dobler Hose is located within the Borough of Girard in Erie County, Pennsylvania. We serve not only the borough, but a large portion of Girard Township and its surrounding areas for mutual aid when needed. The A.F. Dobler Hose and Ladder Co. specializes in an extensive range of emergency situations including, but not limited to fires, vehicle accidents, emergency medical services, technical rescue, and much more. Our mission is to protect both the lives and property of those in and around our community!
Date: August 16, 2025
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Where:
A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co.
37 Walnut Street
Girard, PA 16417
Tickets are $25.00 each or 3 for $50.00
**Need not be present to win**
Early Bird Drawing - $300 Gift card to Sportsman's Warehouse will drawn August 3rd at Station 54
Additional Raffles:
Winchester 36 gun Safe Raffle w/four prizes - Wicked Ridge Commander M1 Crossbow, Walther CCP M2 Military 9MM, Puma Lynx 13O/U Shotgun, Rugar American Rifle. Tickets are $5 each and will be drawn at the gun raffle.
main gun raffle tickets can be purchased on our on-line store at https://girardfire.com/index.php/store/Gun-Raffle-Ticket-p728139426 or see any Dobler Hose volunteer.
Prizes This Year:
1. TIKKA T3X LITE
2. S & W SHEILD PLUS 9MM
3. REMINGTON 870 FEILDMASTER
4. SAVAGE AXIS
5. $200.00 CASH
6. SIG SAUER P320 M17 9MM
7. BENELLI NOVA PUMP
8. HOWA M1500
9. $300.00 CASH
10. GLOCK CHOICE OF 17, 19, OR 43
11. HENRY GOLDEN BOY 44 MAG
12. STOEGER P3000 WALNUT 12 GA.
13. RUGER SECURITY 9 9MM
14. $300.00 CASH
15. WINCHESTER XPR FULL
16. WEATHERBY ELEMENT SEMI 12 GA.
17. TAURUS 607 .357 MAG
18. MOSSBERG PATRIOT BOLT RIFLE
19. $200.00 CASH
20. WINCHESTER SXP 12 GA. PUMP
21. SPRINGFIELD HELLCAT 9MM
22. WEATHERBY VANGUARD OBSIDIAN
23. MOSSBERG 930 SEMI 12 GA.
24. CANIK TP9 SF ELITE 9 MM
25. FRANCHI MOMEMNTUM BOLT RIFLE
***GUNS purchased at Edinboro Outdoors 211 Mill St Edinboro, PA 814-734-4727***
Disclamers
*You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase an admissions ticket.
*You must be at least 21 years of age to consume alcohol.
*Must provide a valid Driver's License ID to pick up any guns awarded.
*Need not be present to win drawings.
*Must present a ticket in order to enter the event and receive food and beverages.
*All winners will be notified.
*All gun winners are responsible for all background checks.
*All local, state, and federal laws will be adhered to.
*All winners must claim their winning prize within 30 days of the drawing or the prize will become property of A.F. Dobler Hose.
*Dobler Hose is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Daily Prize Giveaways
Are you interested in winning some pretty cool prizes? We have started doing daily giveaways Mon-Fri and occasional giveaways on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
For those of you who have already played, we would like to thank you for all of your support. The support we have been shown by all of you has been incredible!
Here is how it works...
We announce each Monday at 6:30 pm via Facebook live the prizes that will be available throughout Monday-Thursday. Each prize will go live on our website/store at 6:30 PM each weekday night as long as the previous night's prize tickets are gone. Winners for the giveaways on Monday-Thursday nights will be announced on our Facebook live event each Tuesday night at 6:30 pm.
Rules:
1. All players must be 18 years of age or older to purchase tickets.
a. Handgun's minimum age is 21.
2. Only debit cards to purchase tickets.
3. All taxes, background checks, shipping costs, and any other fees associated will be the winner’s responsibility.
4. You will receive a text or email with your tip numbers assigned to you prior to the drawing. This may take a day or two. Please be patient as we are all volunteers.
5. All sales are final. The committee may refund only for unforeseen circumstances or errors.
6. Prize list will be updated as soon as possible following each Facebook live drawing event.
~ COMPUTER: CLICK HERE FOR PREVIOUS GIVEAWAY RESULTS ~
~ SMARTPHONE: CLICK HERE FOR PREVIOUS GIVEAWAY RESULTS ~
On Sunday, December 8th 2024 the members of A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Company held the elections of the 2025 Line and Business Officers. Elected offices will take place on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025.
2025 Line Officers:
Chief 540: Rick Meyer
Deputy Chief 541: Branden Schultz
Assistant Chief 550: Steve Roney
Captain 551: Nick Reinhart
1st Lieutenant: Doug Mathis
2nd Lieutenant: John Hughes
3rd Lieutenant: Open
4th Lieutenant: Will Maloney
Fire Police Captain: Robert "Doc" Orr
Social Officers:
President: Tim Vargulich
Vice President: Fred Hyde
Treasurer: Mark Schultz
Secretary: Ashlee Homansky
Relief Association:
President: Tim Vargulich
Vice President: Fred Hyde
Treasurer: Mark Schultz
Secretary: Ashlee Homansky
Month | Fire | EMS | Total |
JAN | 24 | 80 | 114 |
FEB | 12 | 69 | 81 |
MAR | 19 | 80 | 99 |
APR | 14 |
59 | 73 |
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TOTAL | 69 | 288 | 367 |
Total Incidents:
2024: 1198
2023: 1113
2022: 1143
2021: 1006
2020: 927
2019: 960
2018: 916
2017: 920
A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co. website was created by Dobler Hose Members and is maintained by members and staff of the A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co. All website based support should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions!